Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Stevenson House
The house was donated to the state in 1941 by Mrs. Celia Tobin Clark and Mrs. Edith Van Antwerp as a memorial to Robert Louis Stevenson.
Today the building holds one of the world’s most important collections of Stevenson’s personal belongings.
Erected by Monterey State Historic Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 36° 35.845′ N, 121° 53.603′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker is on Houston Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 Houston Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Louis Stevenson House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Stevenson House (a few steps from this marker); Sherman Rose Inn (a few steps from this marker); First Newspaper in California (within shouting distance of this marker); Griffin Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Corning Winslow Black Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Abrego (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jules Simoneau Plaza (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Also see . . .
1. Monterey's Stevenson House Adobe and Garden - Monterey County Historical Society. This fine old adobe sheltered Robert Louis Stevenson during his visit to Monterey in 1879 to be near his lady love, Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne, whom he eventually married. While in Monterey, he wrote The Old Capitol. (Submitted on September 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Robert Louis Stevenson House, 530 Houston Street, Monterey, Monterey County, CA. The Historic American Buildings Survey Record for the Stevenson House: Original owner, Don Rafael Gonzales, used building as a warehouse. Larger of two buildings which were joined together was where Stevenson stayed for four months during 1879 when it was called French Hotel and operated by Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Heintz. Mrs. Heintz was the daughter of the owner Dona Manuela Girardin. Passed through several owners and in 1937 was owned by Edith C. van Antwerp and Mrs. C. Tobin Clarke and the lower floor used as shops. (Submitted on September 29, 2013.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on October 10, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on September 29, 2013. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.